Record assembly



Oct. 8, 1940.

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nscoan AssEeKBLj Filed July 1, 1950 4 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Patented Oct. 8,1940 UNITED sTATEs PATENT OFFICE RECORD ASSEMBLY Application July 1,1930, Serial N0. 465,113

8 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in record assemblies capable ofuse in numerous different associations for machine or manual inscriptionbut primarily intended for employment in connection with autographicregisters, typewriters and like inscribing machines and particularlymachines of this character known as teletypewriters.

It is an object of the invention to provide a record assembly comprisinga plurality of superposed layers or strips which will maintain theirrelative positions throughout their travel towards and through theinscribing station of a machine and which may be handled efficiently bya relatively inexperienced operator and in which, separation of thestrips or layers may be accomplished readily.

A further object of the invention is that of providing a record assemblycapable of embracing a relatively large number of superposed layers orstrips and which may be fed through the mechanism of the machine withoutmodification of the latter and also without danger of the recordassembly becoming jammed or injured.

Another object of the invention is that of devising a record assemblycapable of manufacture by automatic machinery and which may consequentlybe placed upon the market to sell at a favorable price.

Another object of the invention is to provide an improved recordassembly for uses as above indicated, which is capable of being foldedalong transverse lines into a zigzag supply pack so as to be convenientfor storage, handling, and loading into the various types of inscribingmachines.

Still another object is to provide certain of the assembly layers withan improved arrangement of marginal formations for aid in collating andarranging the layers with reference to each other in the assembly.

Further objects of the invention will be in part pointed out in thefollowing detailed description of certain illustrative and preferredembodiments of the invention, and will be in part obvious as thedescription proceeds.

The invention accordingly comprises the features of construction,combination of elements, and arrangement of parts, which will beexemplified in the construction hereinafter set forth and the scope ofthe application of which will be indicated in the claims.

For a more complete disclosure of the nature, objects and advantages ofthe invention, reference is had to the following detailed descriptionand to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a record assembly embodying one form ofthe invention,

Fig. 2 is a plan view of another embodiment of the invention,

Fig. 3 is a plan view showing a modification 5 of the assembly of Fig.2, and

Fig. 4 is a diagrammatic side elevation showing how the differentembodiments of the record assembly may be folded into a zigzag supplypack.

Record assemblies of the nature illustrated 19 comprise a number ofsuperposed layers or strips of inscription receiving material, theuppermost strip receiving the original inscription which issimultaneously reproduced upon the lower strips or layers. To this endcarbon paper in the form of layers or'strips may be interleaved betweenthe inscription receiving layers or else, if desired, the latter mayhave their upper faces treated with a so-called carbonless film whichhas the characteristic of legibly translating any impression to which itis subjected. Moreover, the several strips or layers of the recordassembly are preferably formed with transverse lines of fold so that acontinuous series of sheet piles is provided, these piles beingindividually separable successively from the record assembly as a wholepreferably along the lines of fold which to this end are alsoconveniently formed with lines of weakening. When the record assembly isreversely folded along the lines of fold as described, it assumes azigzag folded supply pack, as suggested diagrammatically in Fig. i, thatis convenient for handling and for loading into various forms of writingor inscribing machines.

Referring more particularly to the embodiment of Fig. 1 the long recordassembly indicated generally at 9, includes a series of sets 59 ofrecord and transfer sheets arranged in superposed transfer relation ineach set. While any desired number of record and transfer sheets may beused in each set, for convenience two record sheets it with aninterleaved transfer sheet are shown in each set. The complete assemblyis preferably zig-zag folded along transverse fold lines that maycoincide with the weakened lines i8 of the feed bands later described,to form a zig-zag supply pack H! as shown diagrammatically in Fig. 4.Each of the record sheets has an inscription receiving area and ispreferably provided with a blank form 53. The series of leaf or sheetsets 89 may be continued to make up a supply pack of any desired size.

It will be seen from the foregoing description that the record assemblyof Fig. 1 includes a series of sets or groups 99 of record sheets and g5interleaved carbon or transfer sheets distributed at spaced points alongthe length of the assembly. These sheet sets in this embodiment areindividual and separate from each other and preferably arelongitudinally spaced apart short distances to form breaks or spaces 20between the adjacent sheet sets.

A long continuous traveler strip I5 extend along a longitudinal marginalportion of the series of sets of record and transfer sheets beingpreferably positioned as shown in overlapping relation therewith. Thereare preferably two of these strips l5, one of which extends along eachof the opposite longitudinal marginal portions of the assembly. Thesestrips are preferably longitudinally coextensive with the series ofrecord and transfer sheets or layers, and as shown, are relativelynarrow. Each strip I5 is provided along its outer longitudinal marginalportion with a longitudinal series of feed apertures l6, adapted forcooperation in feeding relation with the feed pins of the feedingmechanism of the various types of machines above referred to, in whichthe record assembly is adapted to be used. The assembly or series ofsets of record and transfer layers overlaps at its longitudinal marginswith the inner longitudinal margins of the strips I5, the longitudinaledges of the record sheets lying intermediate the longitudinal edges ofthe respective strips I5 with the feed apertures outside of the adjacentlongitudinal edges of the record layers. Attaching means, such asstaples H, are used to attach each set or assembly of record andtransfer sheets in normal inscription receiving position upon the stripsHi. It will thus be seen that these long continuous traveler strips l5form carrier strips, or feed bands or belts for supporting, guiding anddirecting the feeding movements of the other assembly parts that areunprovided with such feed apertures.

Each sheet set of the assembly is preferably, as shown, connected by theattaching devices I! to the feed bands l5. Also, the feed bands I5 arepreferably formed with transverse weakened severance lines l8longitudinally spaced at intervals corresponding to the spacing fromcenter to center of the sheet sets I9. Also, the severance lines l8 areordinarily positioned at points substantially intermediate adjacentrecord sets of the assembly and at the spaces 20. When thus arranged, aset of record leaves, after receiving its inscription, can be veryquickly and easily severed from the complete assembly along the weakenedlines IS. The leaves of the inscribed severed set are thus temporarilyretained in their original relative position for the reception ofsupplemental inscriptions when desired. The sheets of the inscribedsevered sets can then be quickly detached from each other and from thesevered sections of the feed bands l5 merely by stripping the leaves torelease them from the attaching means 11. The inscribed record sheetscan then be distributed as desired, while the carbon sheets and sectionsof feed band can be discarded.

In employing a record assembly of this nature, it will be understoodthat it is presented to the operator in the form of a zigzag pack asindicated in Fig. 4 which will occupy a minimum amount of space. Theoperator, by simply threading the record assembly through the machineand past the inscribing station thereof, may now proceed to use themachine.

Considering the embodiment particularly disclosed in Fig. 2, the bottomlayer is in the form of a long continuous traveler strip or feed band 2|extending substantially throughout the length of the record assembly asin the embodiment previously described. But in this case, thiscontinuous feed band or belt is of a width to extend continuously fromone longitudinal edge of the assembly to the other, and also it may asshown extend slightly beyond the adjacent longitudinal edges of theoverlying record layers or the record sheets thereof. This wide ieedband or belt 2| is also provided with transverse weakened severancelines 22 longitudinally spaced apart at substantially uniform intervals,thus dividing the feed band into a longitudinal series of sheets ofsubstantially equal length. One or both of the longitudinal margins ofthe continuous strip or layer 2| are provided with feed apertures 23 forcooperation with feed pins, such as the pins of the pin feed mechanismof the inscribing machines as described above in connection with Fig. 1.These feed apertures 23 are, as shown, preferably arranged in twolongitudinal series positioned respectively along the oppositelongitudinal margins of the feed band 2|.

Superposed upon the continuous feed band or belt 2| is record materialin the form of one or more continuous layers or strips 24 preferablyextending continuously throughout the length of the assembly and havingtransverse weakened severance lines 25 arranged therealong atsubstantially equal intervals, thus forming a series of record sheetseach having record areas or blank forms 26 similar to the record areasl3 of Fig. 1. Also, the severance lines 25 are preferably arrangedsubstantially in depth-wise alignment respectively with the weakenedlines 22 of the feed band 2|, which can also be used to receive recordinscriptions. Attaching devices such as staples 21 are utilized forattaching the record layers in their normal inscription receivingposition upon the feed band 2|. The attachments 21 are arranged atlongitudinally spaced intervals for attaching the record layers to thefeed band. One fastener, as shown, is preferably positioned intermediateeach adjacent pair of severance lines 25, thus attaching one of thepiles or groups of record sheets to each of the sheets or sections ofthe feed band 2| included between adjacent severance lines 22. By virtueof this arrangement the piles or groups of record sheets including thefeed band section, can be detached from the complete assembly whilestill attached together; this can be accomplished by simultaneouslysevering the record layers and feed band along adjacent superposedtransverse weakened lines 22, and 25. Such detachment is ordinarilyefiected after the inscriptions have been entered upon the recordsheets, the sheets remaining attached in position for supplementalinscription as described above in connection with Fig. 1. The sheets ofthe severed set can then be readily separated by stripping or pullingthem from the attachment 21.

As shown, each of the layers 24 is provided along one or both of itslongitudinal margins with openings or notches 28, having substantiallythe same longitudinal spacing from center to center as that of the feedapertures 23. When the record layers are in collated aligned position onthe feed band 2|, the openings 28 will be in substantial alignment withthe respective feed apertures 23. A convenient way of forming theseapertures 28 is, as shown, to have each aperture extend through theadjacent margin of the record layer so as to form a series of opennotches.

Outwardly directed elements or extensions 29 are thus provided, formingcollating devices for assisting in the collating and positioning of thestrips as "later described. The openings 28 are preferably larger inarea and longer and wider than the feed apertures 23, and may bepolygonal in shape, those shown being substantially rectangular. Thefeed pins of the feeding mechanism will be received in the openings ornotches 28 of the layers that overlie the feed band 2|.

When the layers of the assembly are being assembled and collated withreference to each other prior to insertion of the fasteners 21, theupper layers will be assembled in overlapping relation with the feedband 2| with the severance lines 22 and 25 in substantial depthwisealignment in groups. The projections or collating devices 29 will thenfunction to aid in positioning the overlying layers in correct lateralposition or alignment with reference to the feed band 2|. Thepositioning and adjustment of the members 29 with reference to the edgeof the feed band 2| determines the correct lateral positioning of theoverlying layers. To assist in effecting this collation of the assemblylayers the assembly may be placed in vertically edgewise position withthe lower edge upon a flat surface, and the layers thus jogged intocorrect collated positions. When the collation is completed, thefastening devices can then be inserted in normal operative position.

The embodiment shown in Fig. 3 is similar in many respects to theembodiment above described in connection with Fig. 2, and parts of thisembodiment corresponding to those of Fig. 2 are designated by the samereference numerals with the addition of the index a. However, in theembodiment of Fig. 3, the layers overlying the feed band Zia instead ofbeing continuous, as in the embodiment of Fig. 2, are arranged inseparate sheet piles or units 36. These record units or piles 30 areindividual and separate from each other and, as shown, adjacent unitsmay be separated by an intervening space as in Fig. 1. The transverseweakened lines 22a of the feed band Zia are positioned respectivelyintermediate adjacent record units 30. The marginal openings 28a and theinterposed projections 29a have the same relative positioning withreference to the pin feed openings 23a of the feed band as in theembodiment of Fig. 2. Also, the fastening devices 27a for the recordunits are positioned intermediate adjacent severance lines 220. as inthe embodiment of Fig. 2 and for a similar purpose. Also, the collationof the different layers may be accomplished in a manner similar to thatdescribed in connection with Fig. 2.

Since certain changes may be made in the above construction anddifferent embodiments of the invention could be made without departingfrom the scope thereof, it is intended that all matter contained in theabove description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall beinterpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

Having described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secureby Letters Patent is:

1. In a record assembly, in combination, a long continuous travelerstrip having transverse weakened severance lines longitudinally spacedat substantially equal intervals dividing the strip into severablesections of substantially equal length, said severance lines providingfold lines providing for reversely folding the assembly in zigzagfashion into a supply pack, said traveler strip having a longitudinalseries of feed apertures extending along a longitudinal marginal portionthereof, and a plurality of manifolding record units individual andseparate from each other and arranged one after another along theassembly, said record units having record leaves and being superposedupon said traveler strip, which forms a carrier strip for said recordunits, one of said record units being attached in inscription receivingposition on each of said severable strip sections so it can be severedtherewith from the complete assembly along certain of said weakenedseverance lines, said transverse severance lines being respectivelypositioned between adjacent said record units and said feed aperturesbeing positioned outside of the boundary lines of the adjacent notchededges of the respective record units, each of said record units havingmarginal notches opening through the longitudinal edge thereof andaligned respectively with certain of said feed apertures of saidtraveler strip.

2. In a record assembly, in combination, a long continuous travelerstrip having transverse weakened severance lines longitudinally spacedat substantially equal intervals dividing the strip into severablesections of substantially equal length, said severance lines formingfold lines providing for reversely folding the assembly in zigzagfashion into a supply pack, said traveler striphaving a longitudinalseries of feed apertures extending along a longitudinal marginal portionthereof, and a plurality of manifolding record units individual andseparate from each other and arranged one after another along theassembly, said record units having record leaves and being superposedupon said traveler strip, which forms a carrier strip for said recordunits, one of said record units being attached in inscription receivingposition on each of said severable strip sections so it can be severedtherewith from the complete assembly along certain of said weakenedseverance lines, said transverse severance lines being respectivelypositioned between adjacent said record units, and said feed aperturesbeing positioned outside of the boundary lines of the adjacent edges ofthe respective record units.

3. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including along continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feedapertures along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and including alayer in overlapping relation with said traveler layer and havingmarginal apertures opening through a longitudinal edge thereof, saidlast mentioned apertures being longitudinally spaced apart andrespectively aligned with certain of said feed apertures of saidtraveler layer.

4. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including along continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feedapertures along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and including asecond long continuous traveler layer in overlapping relation with saidfirst mentioned traveler layer, said second continuous traveler layerhaving a series of marginal openings substantially longitudinallycoextensive with said series of feed apertures, said openingsrespectively extending through the longitudinal edge of said secondtraveler layer and being longitudinally spaced apart and respectivelyaligned with certain of said feed apertures.

5. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including along continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feedapertures along a longitudinal marginal portion therof, and including asecond long continuous traveler layer in overlapping relation with saidfirst mentioned traveler layer, said second continuous traveler layerhaving a series of marginal openings substantiallylongitudinallycoextensive with said series of feed apertures, and havingoutwardly extending collating elements between respective adjacentopenings and in proximity to the adjacent edge of said first mentionedtraveler layer, said openings respectively'extending through thelongitudinal edge of said second traveler layer and being longitudinallyspaced apart and respectively aligned with certain of said feedapertures, said layers having longitudinally spaced transverse foldlines certain of which are weakened for severance.

6. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including along continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feedapertures along a longitudinal marginal portion thereof, and including asecond long continuous traveler layer in overlapping relation with saidfirst mentioned traveler layer, said second continuous traveler layerhaving a series of marginal openings substantially longitudinallycoextensive with said series of feed apertures, and having alsooutwardly extending collating elements between respective adjacentopenings and in proximity to the adjacent edge of said first mentionedtraveler layer, said openings being polygonal and being longitudinallyspaced apartand respectively aligned with certain of said feed aperturesand being larger in area than the latter.

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tioned at each of said sections, each of said sl'ieetsrlo having aplurality of marginal apertures'ppening through a longitudinal edgethereof,v said last mentioned apertures being longitudinally spa d apartand respectively aligned with certain said feed apertures. .w

8. In a record assembly, in combination, superposed layers including along continuous traveler layer having a longitudinal series of feedapertures along a longitudinal marginal portion therof, said continuouslayer having a series of #20 longitudinally spaced transverse weakenedlines dividing it into a series of sections oil-substantially equallength, a series of sheets overlapping said continuous layer, one ofsaid sheets being positioned at each of said sections, each of said 25sheets having a plurality of marginal apertures arranged along alongitudinal margin thereof and respectively aligned with certain ofsaid feed apertures and being respectively larger in area than thelatter, said sheets having outwardly ex- 130 tending marginal collatingelements along longitudinal margins thereof and positioned betweenrespective adjacent said marginal apertures and in proximity-to theadjacent edge of said long traveler layer.

EDWARD KIRBY BOTTLE.

